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Despite the name, a British-built Royal Navy First Rate. Named for De
Grasse' Flagship captured at The Saintes, but which sank in a storm
shortly afterwards. As the captor, the RN claimed the right to use the
name thereafter.

Cheers,

Moramarth

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"Moramarth" schreef in bericht
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Despite the name, a British-built Royal Navy First Rate. Named for De
Grasse' Flagship captured at The Saintes, but which sank in a storm
shortly afterwards. As the captor, the RN claimed the right to use the
name thereafter.

Thanks for the info Moramart.
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Greetings
Bouler (The Netherlands)